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Non-antibiotic
alternatives to preventing
urinary tract infections
The new Pharmacy First scheme in England will enable community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics, for 7 common conditions, including uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women.1
UTIs are the second most commonly-reported indication for an antibiotic prescription in the community, accounting for almost 1 in 4 antibiotic prescriptions where the anatomical site is specified.2
However, antibiotics come with the risk of antimicrobial resistance and non-antibiotic alternatives may sometimes be more appropriate to help manage uncomplicated cases and prevent recurrence.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Refresh your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated recurrent UTIs (rUTIs)
- Understand the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in the context of rUTIs to help reduce the risk of resistance
- Gain an overview of alternatives to antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated rUTIs
This training has been developed and funded by Aspire Pharma and is intended for UK registered healthcare professionals only. The content of this e-module is for general information purposes only. Aspire Pharma considers the content of this module to be non-promotional.
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10102441930 v1.0 | September 2023